Sony Clie PEG-SJ30:

  Sony has made a real name for itself with its Palm OS PDAs, and the Clié PEG-SJ30 is a good example of why. One of the first things you notice about the SJ30 is how well it has been designed. Sony has made its application shortcut buttons very small keeping the SJ30 as tiny as possible. 

  There is a flip over lid which locks into a slot on the back of the casing nicely. This means you don't have to add to the overall size or weight of the SJ30 to provide screen protection. The outer casing is typically Sony in style: silver metal that should take some knocks.

  Specifications-wise this Clié has plenty going for it. The display is 320 x 320 pixels with a color palette of 65,536 colors. Sony has tweaked Palm OS version 4 to allow this higher than usual resolution which makes it easier to read the screen and to display more data at any one time. 

  There is 16 MB of memory for applications and data storage, and a Memory Stick slot so you can expand this amount if you need to. The 33 MHz Dragonball Processor provides plenty of oomph, and the internal rechargeable battery should provide power for around 12 days of average use.

  The SJ30 includes a range of software over and above the standard Palm fare. What you get includes PictureGear Pocket for viewing still images, Clié Paint for editing images and producing new ones, World Alarm Clock and alarm and round the world time machine, and gMovie for looking at digital video. You also get Documents to Go so you can view and edit Word and Excel files while on the move, and Intellisync Lite for synchronization with Outlook and Lotus Organiser on your PC.

  Sony has proved time and again that it knows how to make a PDA. If you are looking for a mid-priced PDA with style, this could be a good choice. --Sandra Vogel

Description:

The Palm-powered PEG-SJ30 Clié handheld provides everything you need to stay organized and entertained. Compact and lightweight, you can take your Clié handheld wherever you go.

  The high-resolution color screen shows images and documents in fine detail. In addition to the 16 MB internal memory, the Memory Stick expansion slot offers unlimited storage capability for all your favorite applications. 

  Need to get some work done on the road? You can view and edit Microsoft Word and Excel files on the handheld with Documents to Go Standard Edition by DataViz. Plus, the unique Jog Dial navigator provides easy access to most of your stored information.

Display

 The PEG-SJ30 features high resolution on its 320 x 320 pixel backlit color display, which can display over 65,000 colors.

Expansion

  With this Sony Clié's Memory Stick expansion slot, you can get virtually unlimited data storage with Memory Stick removable media. You can transfer digital content between your Clié handheld and other Memory Stick-compatible products, including digital cameras, digital camcorders, and PCs.

Operating System

  The Sony Clié PEG-SJ30 is powered by Palm OS 4.1, which means it comes complete with all the standard Palm OS applications you need for organizing your life, including Date Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Mail, and Address Book. HotSync software is also included.

Extra Software

  In addition to the built-in applications that come with Palm OS 4.1, the PEG-SJ30 comes with the following Sony software: Clié Paint, Clié Photo Stand, Memory Stick Autorun, Memory Stick Backup, Memory Stick Export (for PCs), Memory Stick Gate, Memory Stick Import, PictureGear Lite (for PCs), PictureGear Pocket, and World Alarm Clock. Value-added software includes: AcidSolitaire, Amy Reiley's Pocket Gourmet, Amy Reiley's Pocket Vineyard, BalanceLog, Bejeweled, Bump Attack Pinball, ContactsPro, Documents to Go Standard Edition, gMovie, Mobipocket Reader, powerOne Personal, Presenter-to-Go, Race Fever, simpliWrite, StreetFinder Express, Vindigo, WorldMate, and Zap!2016.

Synchronization

  Connect to your PC and synchronize your contacts and date book using the included USB cable. You can also beam information to other Palm OS handheld owners using the IrDA infrared port.

Compatibility

  The Sony Clié PEG-SJ30 is compatible with Windows 98 SE, 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home, and XP Professional editions. PCs must have a minimum 133 MHz or faster processor, 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended), and at least 128 MB of available hard drive space. A USB port is also required.

In the Box

  The Sony Clié PEG-SJ30 comes with a USB HotSync cradle, AC adapter, stylus, protective cover, installation CD-ROM, application manual, Graffiti sticker, and registration materials. The Sony Clié PEG-SJ30 is covered by a one-year limited warranty.

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